Tag: Arsenal
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Emery back in England
Aston Villa have turned to Unai Emery to replace the defenestrated Steven Gerrard as they seek to extricate themselves from the relegation dogfight near the foot of the Premier League table. It marks a return to English football for Emery who previously had an underwhelming stint in charge of Arsenal, having been serially successful in…
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It’s a fairly safe bet he didn’t watch Italia ’90!
Italia ’90 – even now, mention of the words together conjures so many memories. Pat Bonner’s grimace before that booming kickout against the Dutch, Genoa, Penalties, Bonner again, David O’Leary, the pub scene from The Snapper. Now read on… Another recollection from that glorious summer prompted what you are about to intake. A proclamation by…
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Circus over as stability and form return
Liverpool against Newcastle United has long been one of the standout fixtures in the Premier League. In terms of drama and excitement. Who will ever forgot the Anfield night when The Magpies saw their title challenge against Manchester United blow up in smoke thanks to a very late wonder-strike from Stan Collymore. Last night’s incarnation…
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Arteta can thank Jesus after counterproductive call
My fiancé Susan and Elvis, our dog, have nearly become immune to the Farmer Phil YouTube channel being streamed from my phone at night to the television in the bedroom. Now read on… As a trade off, this Manchester United fan didn’t mind watching the Arsenal: All Or Nothing documentary series on Prime. Having said…
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Fulham draw the short straw as opening pairings revealed
If you are a newly promoted side to the Premier League, surely your greatest wish would be to eased gently into life in the top flight. Nobody wants to be taking a pasting during the initial bedding in phase. Yet that must be exactly what Fulham will fear following the publication of the first round…
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Drifting like a candy wrapper caught in an updraft
In the episode of The Simpsons where Homer ends up crash landing into bed with Alec Baldwin and Kim Bassinger, the world’s favourite safety inspector was after being in a parachute pulled behind a jetski. When the contraption reached its peak height, Homer reckoned he was “Like a candy wrapper caught in an updraft”. Similar…
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Manuel’s misfiring doppleganger leaves Fawlty Goodison as his legacy
When Rafael Benitez first arrived in England to manage Liverpool, I heard somebody refer to hlm as ‘The Fat Waiter’. The gag was completely lost on me. Firstly because not the slightest thing was known about Rafa, and secondly, I’d never seen an episode of Fawlty Towers. Thankfully both issues have been positively resolved in…
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Mystic Nev may have it right Auba Gunners skipper
Gary Nrville is one of the most annoying pundits on television. Possibly only rivalled possibly by his Monday Night buddy Mr Carragher. Chief among this corner’s gripes with the former full back is his seemingly unending propensity to criticise those currently playing for and running Manchester United. If he’s that concerned about where the club…
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DriveThru Sports Show – Ep. 23
Just a single topic up for discussion on this evening’s show – the latest spin of the managerial roulette wheel at Manchester United and the end of Michael Carrick’s 15 year association with the club. Hopefully just for now. You can also find us on: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzrRcny5VLQ6BmUH_x8r5pg https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BoylanTalks https://open.spotify.com/user/314c54jqf4da4zhfemh3jxemzk6y?si=b0039c9310cb42c0
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Ralf Rangnick appointed Man Utd interim manager until end of the season
Ralf Rangnick has been appointed Manchester United interim manager until the end of the season. The 63-year-old’s contract will see him take charge of the first team until June and then remain at the club for at least a further two years in a consultancy role. Rangnick told United’s website following his appointment: “I am…